Lily Lemontree sent me two packages of beautiful cocktail napkins as part of Pink Martinis and Pearl's summer cocktail napkin swap. They match my garden (!) and will be put to good use. Thanks Lily and Pink.

I am the lucky winner of Cam's giveaway for two sets of yoga loot-- mats, exercise balls and resistance bands. Journey Wildly is her blog and it's gorgeous! Today is her handsome son's birthday-- Please top by and send him a cheer.

And last, but not least, a very BIG thank you to Sassy Pants Freckle Face who sent me a sweet baby gift for my 3 week old great-niece. Sassy, a mother of four happy kids, knows how excited I am to have a new babe in our family and her kindness and generosity touched my heart. You'll love her-- Click here.

All of the above are wonderful blogs that remind me why I love the blogging community so much. These blogs are by funny, kind, generous and talented women. Please pay them a visit, show them some love-- And tell them Joanna sent you.

Really like the heart graphic. Congrats on the recognition of your great post Listen. You deserve the POTW. The summer cocktail napkins will be put to good use at your house with the pool repair completed and all your family functions. Sassy Pants is such a generous gal, isn't she and a great mom too. You have lots of wonderful blog friends! Mostly because you are a true friend to all of us.

Yes, I do feel the love all over blogland. I know we've just recently met, but this post tells me so much about you and honey, I like what I see. I can't tell you how much my blogging friends have help me in the last few months and I love each and everyone of them!

Thank you, Joanna. There are a couple of lovely new faces leaving comments on my blog who have been directed there by you. You are too kind. Thanks so much for the link love.. you're a gem. And a big Congrats to Unknown Mami... very cool. :)

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